What Are the Benefits of Crystallized Ginger?

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According to Lydia Walshin, of The Perfect Pantry, "Crystallized ginger is fresh ginger that has been peeled, cut into small knobs, boiled in sugar and water, and then rolled in sugar crystals." It can also be sliced thin and boiled in a combination of sugar and honey, then rolled in more sugar until it resembles rock candy. Crystallised ginger is shelf stable for up to two years. It can be used to relieve inflammation, motion sickness and indigestion. It helps open the lungs and bronchial tubes to relieve asthma symptoms. It is a soothing remedy for colds and sore throats, especially when combined with honey.

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Relieve Asthma Symptoms

Mince crystallised ginger and mix it with honey, water and black pepper. The crystallised ginger helps open sinuses and bronchial tubes while the honey soothes the throat and eases the urge to cough. Boil crystallised ginger, remove pan from heat and place it on a trivet. Lean over the pan with a towel or other cloth draped over your head and the pan. Take long, slow breaths of the steam. Hold your breath for five to 10 seconds every five breaths, then resume inhaling the steam. This helps calm the bronchospasms and anxiety that accompany asthma attacks.

Relieve Indigestion

Ginger's ability to calm upset stomach has been known and documented for many years. Chew a small piece of crystallised ginger while you are still lying in bed. This eases morning sickness and dizziness. Boil crystallised ginger with honey and lemon. mix with club soda and sip whenever you feel nauseated or bloated.

Soothe a Cold

Eat warm gingerbread made with chunks of crystallised ginger, and drizzled with honey. Drink tea made from crystallised ginger, honey, lemon and a small pinch of salt. Make a compress of crystallised ginger to place on the chest or around the throat to relieve congestion.

Stop Smoking

Keep a bowl of crystallised ginger near any place where you used to smoke. Chew crystallised ginger instead of reaching for a cigarette. Inhale steam from crystallised ginger to help open your lungs and encourage you to cough out all the build-up from years of smoking.

Relieve Pain

Chew crystallised ginger daily if you have rheumatoid arthritis or other pain. Apply warm compresses of crystallised ginger directly to affected areas if you have a sprain or strain. Crystallised ginger has proven to be almost as effective as ibuprofen in relieving inflammatory pain, at much lower cost.